Auckland wine tour in Kumeu Wine Country with lunch
Leave behind the bustle of Auckland city and head northwest on our afternoon wine tour and taste the wines of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland’s Heritage Wine Region. We take care of the driving while you sample world renowned wines, enjoy lunch at a fabulous vineyard restaurant and check out the stunning countryside the area is famous for.
Even if you have never done a wine tour or been wine tasting before our guides make it a relaxed and enjoyable experience for a great afternoon out.
Your first stop is at Soljans Vineyard for a wine tasting. Soljans is a small family owned winery which started in 1937 and produces a range or whites, red, sparkling and of course their famous port.
After your wine tasting we have lunch at The Bistro restaurant at Soljans where their chef showcases fresh local produce to create an ever changing seasonal menu. Your lunch also includes a glass of wine.
A short drive through beautiful countryside takes us to our next winery which is West Brook Winery. The West Brook cellar door looks across a beautiful pond and terraced picnic area to row after row of grape vines. The wines reflect their unique regional origins and are produced by one of New Zealand’s leading wine makers. West Brook wines are premium quality and have won numerous awards.
Our next stop is Muriwai beach which is one of the region’s special places. We make a stop to get amazing views along the coast and talk about what makes the west coast Auckland beaches unique. From September to mid April you will also have the chance to see one of the world’s largest seabirds in their natural environment because between those months Muriwai is home to one of the few mainland gannet nesting sites in the world. The nests are on the cliff-tops overlooking the Tasman Sea so you get a close-up view of the gannet colony without disturbing them. *
Our final stop is at Coopers Creek Winery which offers outstanding wines from New Zealand’s best grape growing regions. Coopers Creek produce a wide variety of wines and are adventurous in their choice of grapes and blends so you may well taste some wines you may never have tried before!
This half day ‘wineries out west’ wine tour is a great introduction to the region.
” We have been on many wine tasting tours, over the years. This one ranks at the top.” Review 2024
*The track to the Gannet colony is currently closed due to weather damage – you can still see the gannets flying but not from as close as usual.
When you book on line you have the option to contribute to our sustainability commitment by donating $5 which will get a native tree planted on your behalf. We are working with Trees That Count and their community-based planting projects to donate native trees to be planted in Auckland. (Bush and Beach will match your donation, which means every $5 donation from you equals a native tree planted in Auckland.)
A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to run
Child price for ages 2-11
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance – learn more
If you are looking for a full day out you can add our city tour in the morning and book the Taste of Auckland tour
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